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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,774.50, 1,062,321.62 and 430,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,774.50, 1,062,321.62 and 430,242.75 is: 593,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,774.50 : 1,062,321.62 = 430,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,774.50/1,062,321.62 = 430,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,774.50x = 1,062,321.62 × 430,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,774.50x = 457,056,173,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,056,173,022.04/769,774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,753.33

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